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| '''Tops Pizza Limited''' is a British pizza takeaway chain, with seventy stores in the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Story |url=https://topspizza.co.uk/info/our-story |website=Tops Pizza |access-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310005640/https://topspizza.co.uk/info/our-story |archive-date=10 March 2024}}</ref> The company opened its first store at 74 ] Road in 1988, by British–Iranian Ali Yazdi , then aged 28, and who had been a civil engineering student.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topspizza.uk.com/|title=Tops Pizza|access-date=31 March 2016|archive-date=10 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110012829/http://topspizza.uk.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> It is a private limited company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02229782|title=TOPS PIZZA LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|access-date=31 March 2016|archive-date=9 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409101214/https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02229782|url-status=live}}</ref> | '''Tops Pizza Limited''' is a British pizza takeaway chain, with seventy stores in the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Story |url=https://topspizza.co.uk/info/our-story |website=Tops Pizza |access-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310005640/https://topspizza.co.uk/info/our-story |archive-date=10 March 2024}}</ref> The company opened its first store at 74 ] Road in 1988, by British–Iranian Ali Morad Yazdi Nodoushani, then aged 28, and who had been a civil engineering student.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topspizza.uk.com/|title=Tops Pizza|access-date=31 March 2016|archive-date=10 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110012829/http://topspizza.uk.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> It is a private limited company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02229782|title=TOPS PIZZA LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|access-date=31 March 2016|archive-date=9 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409101214/https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02229782|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| '''Tops Pizza''' is a British pizza delivery and takeaway chain founded in 1988 by Ali Yazdi, a former civil engineering student and entrepreneur. The first branch opened in Fulham, London, with the vision of delivering high-quality, freshly made pizzas directly to customers' homes. Over the years, Tops Pizza has expanded to more than 80 locations, predominantly in London and the surrounding areas, becoming a notable name in the UK's pizza industry. | |||
| The brand is built around the motto "taste and speed," emphasising the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients and fast delivery service. Each branch of Tops Pizza operates with a focus on preparing dough daily on-site using a proprietary recipe, creating a distinct flavor and texture that defines the brand. Customers can choose between deep pan and thin crust options, with a variety of toppings designed to cater to diverse preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and meat-based selections. | |||
| Tops Pizza's menu features a signature tomato sauce made from fresh, high-grade tomatoes, blended with a special mix of herbs and spices, alongside premium cheeses and freshly sourced vegetables. The company works closely with local markets and suppliers to ensure the use of fresh, flavourful produce, and it strives to incorporate sustainable practices by affiliating with local farmers. | |||
| In addition to its focus on quality, Tops Pizza has embraced innovation in its operations, offering customisable pizzas and expanding its menu to include sides, desserts, and drinks. The chain maintains a commitment to providing a memorable customer experience through efficient service and a dedication to excellence in every pizza made. | |||
| In June 2009, the leaders of an Afghan criminal gang received long prison sentences for smuggling 230 Afghans into Europe, many to work in "branches of well known franchises Tops Pizza, GoGo Pizza and Perfect Pizza across southern England".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jun/05/afghan-gang-pizza-takeaways|title=Afghan gang smuggled in compatriots to live and work in pizza takeaways|date=5 Jun 2009|author=Robert Booth|work=the Guardian|access-date=25 November 2019|archive-date=11 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111133527/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jun/05/afghan-gang-pizza-takeaways|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2014, staff were caught on ] climbing through the window of a closed Tops Pizza branch in ], after they forgot their keys.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/does-this-man-have-a-13906/|title=Staff climb through the window of Tops Pizza in Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, after forgetting keys|date=March 9, 2014|work=Kent Online|access-date=25 November 2019|archive-date=11 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111133536/https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/does-this-man-have-a-13906/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| Tops Pizza continues to uphold the vision of its founder, delivering freshly prepared, delicious pizzas to pizza enthusiasts across the UK, while maintaining its position as a trusted and beloved brand in the competitive pizza market. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:06, 2 January 2025
British pizza takeaway chain
Tops Pizza Limited is a British pizza takeaway chain, with seventy stores in the United Kingdom. The company opened its first store at 74 Fulham Palace Road in 1988, by British–Iranian Ali Morad Yazdi Nodoushani, then aged 28, and who had been a civil engineering student. It is a private limited company.
In June 2009, the leaders of an Afghan criminal gang received long prison sentences for smuggling 230 Afghans into Europe, many to work in "branches of well known franchises Tops Pizza, GoGo Pizza and Perfect Pizza across southern England". In March 2014, staff were caught on CCTV climbing through the window of a closed Tops Pizza branch in Tunbridge Wells, after they forgot their keys.
References
- "Our Story". Tops Pizza. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- "Tops Pizza". Archived from the original on 10 January 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- "TOPS PIZZA LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- Robert Booth (5 Jun 2009). "Afghan gang smuggled in compatriots to live and work in pizza takeaways". the Guardian. Archived from the original on 11 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- "Staff climb through the window of Tops Pizza in Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, after forgetting keys". Kent Online. March 9, 2014. Archived from the original on 11 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
